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Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)

“Cowhorn Chair”. A solid stained oak armchair. Seat with woven cane. Model JH 505. Designed 1952. This example made circa 1970 by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, with maker's metal plaque.

Model presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' 26th Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 26th september - 12th October 1952.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, 1987, vol. 3, ill. pp. 212–213.

Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen: “Wegner en dansk møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 76.

Literature: Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999, ill. p. 114–115.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches. Cane with defects. Minor dent/chip at the top of the rail. The chair has been stored in a humid room.

Auction

Modern art and design, 21 June 2016

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Estimate

10,000–12,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

10,500 DKK  

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